COVID-19 patients often had other infections, study finds
NCT ID NCT04561193
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviewed medical records of 417 adults hospitalized with COVID-19 at four hospitals. Researchers wanted to find out how many patients also had other infections (co-infections) or developed new infections later. They also looked at how these infections affected death rates and length of hospital stay. The goal was to better understand the full picture of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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417 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2020
- Finished
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May 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients with positive COVID-19 PCR test admitted to Methodist Richardson, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Charlton, or Methodist Dallas Medical Centers between February 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to Methodist Richardson, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Charlton, or Methodist Dallas Medical Centers between February 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020 * \>18 years old * Positive SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) PCR test Exclusion Criteria: * Outpatient or emergency department visit * Not admitted to an inpatient or observation status for \>24 hours
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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